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Commercial property 2026: offices lead, AI drives data centres, retail rebounds, hotels set for stronger year.
Investors enter 2026 with cautious optimism as inflation, trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties persist. Data centres may sustain growth opportunities despite concerns about an AI bubble. The IMF predicts uneven global growth, so diversification will remain key this year.
Start 2026 with a clear plan and peace of mind. We’re here to help you protect and grow your wealth with clarity and purpose, whether that means reviewing investments, revisiting pension arrangements or preparing for key milestones.
This week’s edition covers geopolitical tensions, global economic forecasts and signs of renewed UK market resilience.
With the end of the tax year fast approaching, now is the ideal time to review your finances. From Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) and pensions to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and inheritance planning, timely action can help reduce tax and protect your long-term wealth.
The UK is expected to see a significant shift in assets passed down to younger generations over the next 30 years, prompting an interest in intergenerational planning.
In our Economic Review of December – the Bank of England (BoE) warn further reductions were likely to become a ‘closer call,’ analysts suggest uncertainty ahead of the Budget affected growth, negatively impacting both consumer and business spending levels and retail conditions remain challenging.